FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17750, 30 April 1923, Page 11

FOOTBALL.

CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. SENIOR COMPETITIONS. L, Canterbury Rugby Union's competi- ® «w continued on Saturday in fine the rain that fell in the morning < ,iven way to bright sunshine. There "*f Ld attendance at Lancaster Park, •" L Senior matches were played. -forest centred in the match between ftjs and Linwood on the Oval, and ff hard game Old Boys were victorious. '** L beat Christchurch, and after a close got the better of Merivale Cshow Grounds, Albion had not much jjjj in beating North Canterbury. 014 Boys (W) v. Linwood (8). kicked off with the sun against Wliateiy set up an «uck. •it*. „ ™ae a tricky run, which spout ; t tinwood forward., tut *"*rhLmwood. halt, got the ban, Gttt'<y. '„„„,„,, msh ended in Fleming Boys' twenty-nve. -' *"Lfcarried the scrum, and Hay lorced. """y-niSI rush, in which the Turpin *ZTZ few participated Hay, ■SSrd' five-eighths, marked in a danger; ■'■ Dld Son. Xwioe' K. Carleton worked f S side from the line-out, but 4L« couW not get through. In a neat , Werrw cu " . Gregory and Young Linwood. Then Old Boys fSfrg Xnsive and carried play to near Jwod'sline. Prom a loose scrum near ' K>er B. Carieton picked up smartly Wnned the ball out to Bowes, who *tT \ i Carleton missed with the kick. r /SmTboyb'3, Linwood 0. Solid attacking - 'Site toward, put Linwood in a good r ?& -From a scrum the ball rebounded r ly andscored. H. Wright landed an 5 Eftok Linwood 5, Old Boys 3. Old I Z «et \ip a solid attack. K. Carleton Si TUB backs going, but Bowes fumbled. !' Km Hay, who was playing a great game, Zred, dodged through the Lmwood backs, to Parker. The latter made a '•'■' Sit attempt, but was collared near the '£ £.», vpjay was returned to halfway. SpecWiilur passing followed, and Harley knock- « a on, and snoilt a very dangerous rush. •<' tried to force his way over, but ■?'•!& injured, and had to be carried off. E'-.O'Barson came on and played halfback, Si or«tory 6°' n 6 out to nve - e 's"hthß. Burrows, an d Maxwell were conspicuous in »V-i forward passing rush. Burrows got away ./Sjmjn, but no one was backing nim up. ; ' Jnt before half-time, It. Carleton skied a drop-kici, left foot, between the -' : '';"jSb from a penalty kick. At half-time S^tirscore was:— Old Boys 6, Linwood 6. I tJAJter changing over, Milliken got pos--6 -feon- from the line-out and passed to lltwe«i who sent the ball on to Maxwell, ':ity the last-named just missed a try. Old " ; ; Bojj were rewardid shortly after, when H. K.CwMon got over from a scrum near the ffiedrner. Old Boys 9, Linwood 5. Fleming n'-jnei a dodgy run, but slipped after pass- [ iajftwo men. Harris set up a passing rush iith Werren and Maxwell, but the last- . VjjLned got offside. Linwood were getting .tl? ball Horn' most of the scrums, but ■ t I Ujir backs were .outclassed by Old Boys' 'il ,:. litis, .A Linwood rush' wB3 intercepted '> : :lj'Thompson, and, making u speedy run, i; to Bowos, who scored' rather jlj I'M?.'' Carleton converted. Old Boys 14,' j ;'M»oo3'i. , Old, Boys were goin~ well; the g tmi- passing in fine style. 'Soung tried g 2Mot,.but Werren foun4 the line well down. ■lilHrido play gave H. Wright-a shot, which ffSsSpnt oyer. The final score was:—Old 8 ■>.%»•-14, Linwood 8. Mr W. B. Fuller i| £«i-rtferee. ; v . ' f, SK. ; .- ■•.'■'■' (9) v. Ohrirtchnrch (3)/ femli l^" 8 ' 9 and' Christcnurch met on the | |Wth ground at Lancaster Park. Ghri'st-' I SfjF™ l kioke d off from the east end> and I aot Jins tefole Marists carried play to I Ijr/J™ twenty-five, but a-good kick fol'4 h&rL?? a: k OBO rus h reversed positions. § ? \'is? , , "P* «n<l a spell of give and I; J ; ?w-Ti*y followed in neutral teTritory. A M EJjfW» of passing bouts by the Greens' 1 to trje Christchurch line. I the Beds relief, and they | -Sffek .Marists' territory. Anderson had |«|TOW«e«fnl shot at goals from penalties, g|Ks , * B :'■«**> failed'>to goal from a free kick, IwlKlr'MF a *J&Hy' worked >their way to quarters. A v likely loose rush ißlP*.*' %» E # B '- twenty-five and Brosna- ■■■•'■ fruitless- shot at goal. The to'attack end eventually opened trTe score with a.try, as o{ fast following up. Sullivan EMr*B«° the, extra points. "Marists rethe attack and Sullivan was well Brown when looking dangerous. SißiWchurch continuedvto defend and from. near ,Eeds' twenty-five Sullivan gMPJw -ty■',Marists' backs looked dangerous, 0 - Wll 6on well tackled O'Loughlin almost Christchurch line. Lewis was promi0r arid the GTeens -were npon t° defend, but Gilroy checked) kick enabled <Bay to be'rembved Christchurch returned to the IkSb? Marists were hard put to it to line intact. , The Greens suc- ' c ' ea " n ?y and piay was in midjfßflffii" half-time. marked the opening 1 igff'i ß^ 11 * Spell; A passing! bout by 1 *m& : ■ - ,oolte d promising, but ' a W, ■ *" c ! E^ B to carr y P lav *° m R^? J '-*7 en^;^e - Lewis obtained posm Be n t Ine 1 nea J and ended a great? run P tlle . °PP° B ition by touching down M IS? *J fl P° Btß i howeveT, he was ruled out M U ■ J ' uage find Marists repelled the H '»"W pI«J to Christchurch B © , , looso """h in which Fyfe waj m IE' 61 ' P™**^.Christchurch again on the m ffl ffitiL* i. Bo4 '' bllt the cffoTt we «t wido. H ltilc ' l ma^B - strenuous efforts to score S| Sraj'JT* luovements were only stopped in n t '' me . nnd Marist3 cleared andl Wi ■ com ' J '? e d a passing movement H |BSi cai " e d. the game to Christchurch vm prists continued to attack, but If S^ 01 ™ 1 '} 1 ' tackled solidlv and eventually W 7 io neutral territory. Efforts at> m Christchurch backs were marred ffl 'rilji t andhng O'Loughlin broke away m !;? ™"y heat several opponents, and finishWt f VfrS°? , moTpmerit with a timeiy transfer m H& ■ ■ wto scored a tr y which Ellis W W ,'» wlws e forwards were playingW >"S. 7 0f 7lm .' , » n d Marists weTe called ?B Several passing bouts by %, '*& v ss were mct with s ° nni tnckr® i Wrli-? nsts cleare d. hut the relief was [H '"Shif ■d ll '' e^v ' n was nearly over from B§ t£!ill Marists' backs became \M '■ 4 2Sl!r m * passing rush, but O'LoughW -^7 p ??l a pass when R score loos<ed Sr l hnstchurch returned to the at§i ' jSL ,n J? following a save by Brosnahan, m ? SSL * 3 * successful shot at goal from a ►H *asfv waß called- shortly afterm ; iSin Wl ? Wln ning by 9 points (2 tries, fg 'ffl ml] > <0 3-points (1 penalty goal). K J.^ 4 Bl « was referee. % <s4- , A s^T Wltsr (18 > v> Merivale (15). and 'Varsity met on' the west fetiS. , M, - nv * Ie were the first to claim, pikfT ge ' theit forwards being respontu play to 'Varsity twentyP m «hb bout wa3 spoilt by a ***«iirJ USk W ** Cll a -score seemed likely. gave 'Varsity a penalty, S|S£M-*ent to centre. Evans cut in and «tff?°PP°««ion with a short kick, but gWnli » 'Varsity attacked, but »*sld & c ' ea red to midheld. Langbieu W Sfetit,!?* 1 , dribb »ifg rush by 'Varsity, H f §sy,« pla} to ' B ' u «' goal line, where H 5-S«?i> M< i! tted and 6Cored a g° od trym «*m,WM tacked ia turn > 'Varsity handWffi FHw . a r °' the two. 'Varsitv attack|H Pped S° al increased 'Varsity's Wi j' 9* ? «t*i.» point 3 M eriva!e now played up. W ifj*bfi; kV ttack ' Blld fr °ra a penalty W •t? ay Pen herthy placed a Wk t-SiM T, lty next Maimed the advanm tSL** 3 waß Prominent for his Wt Ul&m <v K broke awa v hut a knockm sCjSiS f Bp< Merival e continued to IP AJs^Hk 1 * lon B pass Doreen went If V&H »il Poßla £or a tr y- hvii Evans's W, r'Sliif 7_» 1ra * ' char g«d down, and the IP ln . 'Varsity's favour. 'YarW - -ffiT2r t * moft «*ea an attempt bv Merim l *tt. paS8 ' and McCabe essayed m poßitio n in lieu of kicking MM t-f'W j 1D Possession. Te Awarau Pl' t*»tafJS? end ed a gocd effort with MM #tb T ll ' who s Low failed mm Points. Merivale set up Mm. iW+ T* and a try looked certain for Mm"' breach h 'Varsity gave ®Hst«?t tul - K from wnich " vans P laced hy Merivale failed to gain P" ■Ji 0 in 3 for ft mßbjSMmr tf * Bo * Bhuey were prominent HHilgitat J*S2* aien thy iierivale backs, WmmWmfatti° tj u ity line - but tTle Mar " ■UK M?! essayed a pot a J ooee lUS -) X ty Meriin a { orc e. Sergison ■^^^HB^H^^'^",^l ue forward rush to a i>a had a shot at goal from rush aaw the Blues

go over, but the tall was lost and a force was recorded. Merivale continued to press and 'Varsity were forced twice just before half-time was called. 'Varsity opened the second half with an. attack but McCabe checked and Ser»ison led a Blue- forward rush to the centre, Penberthy by fast following up remoded p.a7 to 'Varsity twenty-five. Loose work further improved the Blues' position. arsit}" cleared, but passing between Doreen am. Hardie again placed 'Varsity on the defensive. A mark afforded relief and ploy went to midfield. Evans headed another Merivale attack and play settled in Varsity's twentyfive. Good work by, Robertson sent playback to centre. Merivale returned and a kick by Blazey resulted in Robertson forcing just in time. 'Varsity, now attacked and passing by their bacl:3.wr:i met with ccund tackling. Two attempts at "potting" byVarsity resulted in rebounds, and Mirivale removed play to rnidfield., Passing by the Blues further improved the side's position. Blazey was pushed out when looking dangerous. A mark gale 'Varsity relief and play went to midfieM. Jackson broke through and ended a fine effort with a timely transfer to "Watson, who touched down. Cravne failed to improve. Tensity IS, Merivale 9. The Merivale forwards moved their way to 'VarEity territory- Passing took place between Evans, McCabe, Haidie and Blazey, and the latter scored a good try. Evans failed at goal ana 'Varsity led by a point.' Almost immediately Evans, Hardie and Doreen became associated in a passing! bout and Doreen forced his way ov«r for <" try. Peniberthy failed to convert. A spell of even play was followed by a determined Merivale attack and"" with play right on, 'Varsity line Trussing intercepted a pass in front of his goal and passed to Low, who easily outpaced the opposition for a. try under the posts, which Pmssing converted as time was called. 'Varsity won by eighteen points (four tries, a dropped goal and a goal from a try), to fifteen points (three tries and two penalty goalB). Mr G. Gray was referee.

Albion (17) v. North Canterbury (3). This game was played at the Show Grounds, North Canterbury kicking off. The play was very ragged for awhile, though Albion were a. man short, they seemed to be a little superior, but from, a spectacular point of view the game was uninterestingFoster sayed well for Albion, and, after some scrambling play, Dennis scored, out Pitt's kick at goal missed. North Canterbury rallied, and although play was pretty even, Byan managed to score for iNorth Canterbury, but the kick at goal missed; Albion were making some good attempts to cross the line, and it looked as if _ Foster was going to be the means of scoring another try for Albion, but the movement failed, and the half-time score was 3 all. Albion attacked on resuming, and a kick by -Foster, which was well followed up, looked like producing a try; but overanxiety spoiled a'good opportunity. However, their next attempt was more successful, as Baker, who came on at half-time, got over from a melee, • the kick at goal being unsuccessful. North Canterbury pressed for awhile, but Foster, taking a good mark, had a fruitless attempt at goal. Albion seemed to dominate tho game at this stage —Rutherford getting possession from a scramble, after a line-out, pushed his way over to score a good try; the attempt to convert again failing. From a rough and tumble in their own twenty-five, North Canterbury were awarded a free kick, several players thought this a wrong decision, but after an illustration had been given of what happened, the referee ordered a scrum. Albion obtained possession, and Pitt was unlucky enough to receive a kick on the shin, which necessitated his removal from the field. From this out Albion were showing their superiority, and Baker, gettingpossession, scored another try, Montgomery's kick adding the extra points. A few minutes later Oldridge made the most of an opportunity and added another try to Albion's score placing, the issue bevond doubt, as there remained only a few minutes before the end of tho game. Albion were still in North Cp-rterbury's. twenty-five as time called. The final score was: Albion 17, North Canterbury .3.1 Mr W. Dug;ra.n was referee.

SECOND GRADE. Playing on'tho .Albion Ground, South Parkj Albion deleated Prebbleton-Haisweil by 14 points to 3. Por the winners Newton scored two tries and Lilburne kicked a penalty' goal. Por the losers L. Cook scored a try. Mr L. Cade was referee. •At the South.. IP-ark, 'Varsity H defeated Technical College Old Boys by 16 points to 12; Mr lies, (iuiney was reieree. Belfast and • Kiccarton played a drawn, garup at the Belfast ground, each side scoring three points. Haxworthy for Biccarton and Gobs lor the home side each kicked » penalty goal. The JUv. W. B. Scott was referee.

At the Show Grounds, .'Varsity A defeated Kaiapoi by 14 points to 3. Cooper, Stewart, Dickson and Barak scored tries, one of, which was converted by Cooper, and Russell- scored a try tor the losers. Mr G. A. K. Simmers was referee.

-Playing oh their ground, Linwood defeated Christchurch by 16 points to 13. For the winnerß .Purvis (2), McNeilly and Heslop scored, and Elvey converted two tries. Godfrey,' Eobb and George Talbot scored for Christchurch, and Richards converted two. Mr M. Campbell was referee. Marists defeated Merivale on the Merivale- ground, North Park, by 13 points to 3. Dobbs and McCormick scored tries, Batchelor kicked.a penalty goal, and converted a try, and Jones also goaled from a try Cox scored for Merivele. Mr J. Mercer was referee. •

Playing at Sydenham. Fark, Old Boys defeated Sydenham-Lyttelton by 10 points to 5. Jacobs and Smith scored tries, each of which was converted by Smith. Collins scored for the home side, and.Cain converted the try, Mr G. Weston was referee.

THIRD GRADE. Christchurch defeated Wharenui on the Wharenui ground by 17 points to 3. Mr A. J. Mason was referee. Sydenham-liyttelton defeated Y.M.C.A. on the Polo ground by 17 points to 3. Mr G. S. A. Biltcliff was referee.

Albion defeated Linwood on tho Polo ground by 26 points to 0. Mr L. Clarkson ; was referee. Merivale defeated 'Varsity A on the Polo ground by 19 points to 8. Mr A. H. Gniney was referee.

The match between Mflrista and Old Boys was not played. Playing at North Park, 'Varsity O defeated Christchurch by 29 points to 9. Sydenham-Lyttelton defeated St. Andrew's Colloge Old Boys by 18 points to 14. Mr W. Harman was referee.

At the Marists ground, Marists defeated 'Varsity by 17 points to 5. Mr E. J. Eathome was referee. Linwood defeated Merivale at the Polo ground by 22 points to 0. Mr D. J. Weslehurst was referee.

North Canterbury defeated Spreydon by 21 points to 9. Mr L. H. Buchanan was referee.

Kaiapoi defeated Sumner by .28 points to 3. Mr W. Templeton was referee.

FOURTH GRADE.

Y.M.C.A. defeated" Linwood on the Y.M.C.A. ground by 18 points to 0. Mr G. B. Wilson was referee. Kaiapoi defeated Merivale by 15 points to 3. .Dr. M. Ramsay was referee. The match between Marists and Albion was drawn, each, side scoring 9 points. Mr M. O. Sinclair was referee. Old Boys defeated Sydenham-Lyttelton by 11 points to 3. Mr A. C. Fuller was referee. North Canterbury defeated Biccarton by 61 points to 0. Mr H. Rollinson was referee. FIFTH GRADE. Merivale A defeated Merivale B at North Park by 19 points to 14. Mr G. Freeman was referee. Technical defeated Aranui by 8 points to. 3. Mr J. G. Wheeler was referee. North Canterbury defeated Linwood by 45 points to 0. Mr R. J. Murphy was referee. Y.M.C.A. defeated Albion at North Park by 39 points to 0. Mr E. G. Perrin was referee. Tho match between Belfast and SydenhamLyttelton was not played. RESULTS IN OTHERS CENTRES. (press association telegbaji.) AUCKLAND, April 28 -Grafton 8 drew with Marist Old Uoys 8; Grammar School Old Boys 24 beat \*ewton 0, North Shore 18 beat Eden 0, College Bifle3 9 beat Ponsonby 8; University 35 beat Suburbs (a junior team last year) n" ».v ♦■ *- April 28. Athletic 3o beat Hutt 0; Berhampore 12 beat Oriental 5; Wellington 16 beat 'Yarsi-v I' ?™* 21 „ bea £ Selwyn ia : Marut « beat Old Boys 3; Poneke, a bye. _ . DUXEDIN, April 2a W-ersity A 12 bent Zingari 8; University B 14 beat Southern 8; Pirates 29 beat Taien Rovers 3; Alhambra 30 beat Union 0- Kaiapoi 28 beat Dunedin 9.

CANTERBURY RUGBY LEAGUE.

SECOND ROUND. Tho second round of the competitions was played on Saturday, and thoujh the turf was greasy and the grounds heavy from tho rain before coon, the conditions were most favourable for the players, and thero were some closely-contested games played. Tho principal interest centred in the games lor tne senior premieislnp, the Addiugton and Sydenham match and the KaiapoiJdornuy fixture. In an even game tnai was interesting to witness, though lacking in the sparkle and brilliancy that will develop with the season's advance. The Addington team were euccessiui against their opponents by a try and a goal. They were fortunate, 03 bydenham nad the best of the game, and but for some use.ess kicking by their fcrwards they should have won. Woolston beat Linwood in a hard forward game, and their success was due to the weakness of the Linwood centre backs and lack of combination. Tho Woolston team are improving and will fully extend the rest of their opponents. A hard struggle between Kaiapoi and Hornby, at Kaiapoi, was won by the home team by one point, their score being obtained by. three penalty goals to a converted try, and their success caused an exciting finish. The results were aa follows: —

Addington (7) v. Sydenham (2). These teams met at Sydenham Park, and after a closely-contested game, in which both teams did not produce a high standard of football, Addington won by a try, which was converted, and a penalty goal to a field goal. Sydenham had the best of the game in the concluding stages, but kicking the ball instead of passing was to the advantage of their opponents. P. Matthews set play in motion, and the opening movement was a passing rush by Brown, Watt, Symister, and Sanders for Addington, which burst through tho defence, and Sanders kicked low past Coomber, and in a mixed rush over the Sydenham line McLeod scored, for Sanders to goal. The Sydenham backs were making every effort to open up the play, but H. King, passing wildly, let the Addington forwards up. Marshall, Coomber, and Molloy had play in the Addington twenty-five, the last-named being stopped by G. Falgar. Coomber drop-kicked a fine goal for Sydenham. A strong rush by McLeod, Collie, and McKibbin went right back to the Sydenham line, but over-eager-ness brought a penalty for Sydenham's relief. Matthews beat his oppenents cleverly, and with P. King, O'Connor, and H. King broke through, but the latter lost a score by a bad pass to Davidson. The Addington forwards cleared their territory, and from a penalty in the vicinity of halfway Sanders kicked a goal. A passirg rush by tho Sydenham bocks looked promising, but O'Connor missed the ball, and Brown, Watt, and Sandors broke away, Coomber saving well. McLeod, Collie, and Watt went right to Sydenham's lino and Coomber again saved well as half-time arrived.

A strong rush by the Addington forwards recommenced play, and from a penalty in the 'Sydenham twenty-five Sanders just missed the goal. Following a dashing passing rush by Matthews, P. King, Clegg, and Davidson, the latter made a great effort to score, but G. Palgar saved with a brilliant tackle, and Watt sent play clear of the line. Good passing enabled the Sydenham backs to clear, and Sanders effected a timely save in overpowering Davidson. O'Connor lost a fine opening by kicking, and from a penalty Cbomber'B effort at goal went wide. H. King intercepting, an Addington rush broke clear, but he kicked high and lost his side a scoring chance. Sanders was prominent for Addington and bur3t through, but P. n King effected a timely save. A combined effort by the home team forwards went right through, and from a penalty in a good position Matthews failed at goal. F. King put his. backs into position, but Watts saved by safe collaring, and a cessation of play was caused through Watt being injured. Sydenham, were making strong efforts to score, and a fast bout of passing let Davidson away, he being pushed out near the corner flag shortly before the whistle sounded, with Addington successful by a try, which, was converted, and a penalty goal—-seven points—to two, a field goal. Mr J. Worrall was referee.

Woolston (11) v. Linwood (6). At "Woolston the ground was in good order, hut just a little soft. The opening exchange! loft Woolston with an advantage and two kicks from marks ,went outside. Ferris, Smith and Beaumont took the ball right up to Linwood's line, but Harvey intercepted audi sent play back. Fisher, C. Moulin and Harvey broke away in a rush, and from a long kick, the ball bounced against the Woolston backs and Harvey Bcored; Kinley's kick missing. Woolston, much surprised, made determined efforts, Harper being conspicuous in the Greens' defence, but Thompson secured and a dash made score 3 even. Watson missed with the kick. Smith saved his side from a tight corner, and after a, series of scrums right on the line, Woolston forced. Ferris made a strong- run, evading seven players, and scored in a handy position, but Corkin's kick went wrong.

Woolston set a strong pace after the interval, and Harris dived through and scored before Linwood realised where they were. Ferris converted. Kelly made a run from his own twenty-five and out-3printed Woolston, scoring wide out. Kinley mi»sed the kick. Harper and N. Moulin cleared from Thompson and Sullivan, and McLacnlan sent Kelly away. Play hovered in centre for a spell, ne'ither side being ao!e to break through, and the game ended: Woolston 11, Linwood 6. Mr T. Kirton was referee.

Kaiapoi (6) v. Hornby (5). Playing at Kaiapoi, the local team beat Hornby after a hard game, chiefly confined to the forwards, by three penalty goa.s to a try which was converted. Kaiapoi won the choice of position, and controlling die ball in the scrum, a passing rush, by the Hornby back ended in Davis knocking on in the local twenty-five. Lodge marked and the effort at goal just failed. Turnbull was prominent for Kaiapoi, and the Hornby forwards infringing, P. Lynskey placed a goal. Hard rushes by the Hornby forwards carried play over the line, but kicking too hard spoilt their work shortly before the interval. The visitors resumed with a strong forward rush, and- a passing bout enabled Woodgate to score, and Parkes converted try. C. Beck and F. Lynskey carried play to the Hornby twenty-five and the visiting forwards getting offside, Lynskey kicked a goal. The local team renewed their attack, a shot at goal from the field by Tbackwell going close. The Hornby forwards becoming over-eager, were penalised, and Lynskey placed a fine goal from the line. The reverse infused some vigour in the visitors and a solid rush saw Bryce held up on the line. Hornby made repeated efforts to score, but the defence held and with excitement high, the whistle sounded with Kaiapoi 6 poinds (3 penalty goals) to Hornby 5 points (a try and a -goal). Mr J. J. Stevens was referee'.

JUNIOR FLAG. Central beat Otmthia by 6 points to five. Referee, 'Mr H. EcaH. Sydenham and Waimairi played a diawn game, each side scoring eight points. Referee, Mr G. Oearry. Addington defeated Kaiapoi by 9 pointi U. nil. Hornby, a by*. THIRD GRADE. Heathcote beat Limrootf by 15 points to 10. Referee, Mr J. Young. Addington defeated Waimairi by 31 point 3 to three. Referee, Mi A. Shadbolt. Sydenham beat "Woolßton S points to three. Referee, Mr E. J. Gearry. FOURTH GRADE. Hornby beat Sydenham by 6 points to 3. Referee, Mr A. Davis. Addington defeated Woolstori""by 7 points to 5. Referee, Mi P. Kirton. Linwood beat Kaiapoi by 21 points to 2- Referee. Mr J. Gibb FIFTH GRADE Central beat Sydenham by 16 points to 6. Referee, Mr C. Johnson. Hornby defeated Lmwooa by 41 points to nil. Referee, Mt J. Underwood. Heathcote won by default from Addington WELLINGTON MATCH. (PBZSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, April 28. Hutt 16 beat JS(ewtown G.

ENGLISH TEAM'S TOUR. LOOTON, Ipril 27. The council of the Rugby League has decided to accept the New South Wales League's invitation for a team to tour Australia in 192-J. EXECUTIVE MEETING. A general meeting of tho Management Committee was held on Saturday evening, Mr E. -Healey presiding over a full attendance, including Mr T. Fielder, a member of tho Auckland Executive. Correspondence was received from the Sydenham Chib in reference to teams defaulting their fixtures on the previous Saturday, and it was decided that the rule be adhered to. A similar reply waa given to the Central Ciub. The secretary of the Federal Club wrote regarding the Club's ground, and it was decided that Mr AY. Mitchell be empowered to report on the case. Messrs W. Mitchell, G. L. Young, and A. Lee, with the chairman and secretary, were appointed as a sub-committee to revise the constitutional rules. An application by the Kaiapoi Club for the removal of suspension on a player wa3 held over pending a report. Messrs A. Lee, J. Young, and J. Knighton were appointed as a Social Committee. Registrations were granted to players as follows:—Hornby Club 5, Addington 1, Woolston 3, Linwood 6, Waimairi 5, and transfers to W. Freeman and R. Litten, Kaiapoi. The following are the fixtures, grounds, and referees for next Saturday: Senior—Linwood-Addington, at Linwood Park, Mr J. J. Stevens. Sydenhnm-Hornby, at Hornby, Mr H. Read. Woolston-Kaiapoi, at "Woolston, Mr W. Healey. Juniors—Sydenham-Addingtqn, Sydenham Park, Mr G. Gearry. Hornby-Otiruhia, at Hornby, Mr T. Kirton. Kaiapoi-Central, at Kaiapoi, Mr E. Gearry. Waimari a byo Third grade—Linwood-Woolstou, at Avoolston (1.30), Mr C. Tilleyshort. FedernlAddington, at Addington, Mr Shadbo'.t. Sydenham-Wainiairi, at Waimairi, Mr P. Kirton. Fourth grade—Hornby-Lin wood, at Richmond Park, Mr J. Gibbs. Addington-Kaia-poi, at Kaiapoi, Mr R. Trudgeon. Syden-ham-Woolston, at Sydenham (1.30), Mr P. Johnson. Fifth grade—Heathcote-Hornby, Mr J. Yountr. Linwood-Central, at Linwood (1.30), Mr "W. Murray. Sydenham a bye.

ASSOCIATION. The Canterbury Football Association's competitions were continued on Saturday under very favourable conditions. Chief interest was centred in the unbeaten. team 3, Nomads and Villa, at English Park, and there was a large attendance. Nomads (3) v. Villa. (0). Nomads and Villa had their strongest sides out at English. Park and a very line' gurao resulted. Villa kicked off, but Nomads wer3 first dangerous. Chapman broke away on the left and put to McDougai, who sent on to Friokleton who shot past. Johnston cleared in fine . stylo from Hall and Villa took up the attack through Hanson, but McCieanor relieved and put over to Woods. The wings made ground, but Thomp-on broke up the movement and Mulcahy tested Wilson, the Nomads keeper, with a- Ion? range shot. Villa kept Nomads strictly on the defensive, but fine play by McCreanor, Graham and Flood unrealised their efforts. Smart work by Chapman put_ Friokleton in possession, but with the Villa defence beaten he shot hopelessly wide. In another Nomads attack, Woods put behind, but a fine ehot by Chapman was turned round tha post by Berry, the Villa Custodian, for a corner. Hanson, Woodford and Thomas were associated in a Villa attack, but Bond relieved and sent, over to Friokleton, who put to McDougai. Sharr smashed the movement, and the interval arrived with no score.

Villa resumed without Mulcahy, who wa? injured, Pilling advanced to cover the vacancy. End to end play featured the restart, but ten minutes from the kick-off Chapman beat tho Villa defence and slung over a perfect centre. Woods was handy and drove the ball past Berry for the opening score. Nomads 1, Villa 0.

Offside spoilt a promising Villa movement, and Nomads returned to the attack. McCreanor passed to McDougnl to Chapman, who again centred with perfect accuracy for Friokleton to make tho scores: Nomach Q, Villa 0. Thompson was conspicuous for Villa in following play, and ho, sent to Sanson to Woodford, who was ruled offside. A?ain Nomads went down the left and WioocU,. accepting from Chapman, save Berry no chance with. a. close in shot. Villa tried hard to reduce the lead, hut time was. called with the scores: Nomads 3, Villa 0. Mr Geo, Black was referee. Sunnyside (3) v. Thistle (1). The above match was played on the Hospital ground before a large number of spectators. Sunnyside attacked from the kickoff. Gould put the ball to Wardell, who sent on to Sweeney, but then relieved for Thistlo. Mizcn ~gy2ZSl a Sunnyside movement by being offside, and from tho kick Thistlo attacked, but J. Jackson relieved with a hefty kick. End to end play followed until Sweeney broke away for tho Greens and just missed with a good shot. Aitken waa prominent for Thistle, and a passing bout between Gray, Dick, and Ellis waa blocked by J. Jackson, who found the line. A doiibtful infringement by T. Jackson, the Sunnyside keeper, gave Thistlo a free kick, and from a scramble in goal, T. Simpson netted. Thistle 1, Sunnyside 0. In following play, Sim, the Thißtlo keepor, saved in fine style from Purdie. Offsids neutralised a promising Thistle movement, and at the other end Lamont was hustled off the ball with only Sim to beat. Aitken was again prominent for.Thistle in defence, and Gould relieved from a nice movement by Ellis and Gray at-the other end. A shot by Mizen was well held by Sim and Sunnyside forced three corners, which were cleared with difficulty. The Greens now kept Thistle defending, and Sim cleared shots from Purdie and Newell in quick sucoession. A mis-kick by Gould at the Sunnyside end left .Allen with only T. Jackson to beat, but he shot wide. Half-time was called with the score: Thistle 1, Sunnyside 0. On resuming, Gray was prominent in a Thistle attack, and a slip by Gould left Wales with only the goalkeeper to beat, but T. Jackson nipped jjhe ball from his toe. Sim was applauded for a fine save from Purdie, but in, ensuing play a Thistle defender handled in the penalty area, and from the resultant kick Purdie levelled the scores: Thistle 1, Sunnyside 1. Exciting play followed with Sunnyside the more dangerous, but Aitken, Shaw and J. Simpson defended for the Scots in great style.- From a pass by Lamont, Mizen skimmed the cross-bar, but Sunnyside came again and a brilliant, run hy Lamont ended in his bepting Si*n with' a low, fvit d-ive. Sunnyside 2, Thistle 1. The Greens kept up the attack, and from a combined movement by Purdie and Duncan, Lamont was put in possession and he gave Sim no chance with a. hot shot. Sunnyside 3, Thistle 1. Thistle tried hard to reduce the lead, and Jackson was called on to handle from Gray and Dick auick successionTbut time was called with the Bcore: Sunnvside 3, Thistle 1. Mr Knight was referee.

Western (2) v. Lyttelton (1). At Linwood Park, Western opened the game agianst Lyttelton with an attack down, the centre, from which Taylor relieved for the watersidera. Carnpbeil rushed play to the other end, and from a centre by Collins, Andrews had to handle. Western came bac.< and Kobinsor. rapped the cross-bar with a great shot. Vigorous forward play Kept liyttelton defending, and Allen savid ,n good styie from I'ahoon and .Nome, but Western kept up the seige, and from a melee in front of goal, Keece opened the score with a snapshot Western 1, Lyttelton 0. Collins, Stafford and Campbell were prominent in a Lyttelton attack, but Dune brought relief and put to Moorhouse. Purdon intercepted, and put to McGilp, who lobbed the ball into goal for Collins to head on to bar Smart play by i alloon earned the ball to the other end, and from his centre Dune gathered and put m a lightning high shot from well out. Allen jumped for the ball a second to late, and the score read Western 2, Lytelton 0 after 30 mmutei "lay Western continued to press and tested Allen with a long shot. g£ aTracer by Mayo, Stafford and Colfins attacked for Lyttelton, and from tne centre McGilp missed paling by inches, w.lftmf arrived with the score: Western f LyUdtor: 0. On resuming, Lyttelton ' „Ja «1H a smart attack down the centre, a o rorc:d h aco E Ser.WeUs placed perfectly, and from a scramble in the Western goal, Andrews failed to cover a smart shot from McGilp. Western 2, Lyttelton 1. Give and take pIW Allowed with Western the more Serous, and Keece tested Allen w,th a w%hot A period of defensive rjhy folt ed Wnittington, Kennedy, and Campbell being prominent. A smart run by FaUoon was followed by a good shot which. fh* Lvttelton keeper gathered, and at the „7w end McGilp failed with only Andrews to beat. A bombardment of the Lyttelton 1 brought Allen into prominence, his Lvos being brilliant. Lyttelton replied with » ho* attack, and from a corner, Mayo kicked over. The watersiders kept up the 1 measure, and a fine drive from Wells

skimmed the bar. The Western defence held out, and time was called with the score: Western 2, Lyttelton 1. Mr W. H. Perryman. controlled the game. Road conditions prevented St. Albans travelling to Ashburton, where they were to play the Wanderers, and tho match wont by default. ' ENGLISH CUP FINAL. (EBOTSII'S TELEGB.AM3-) (Received April 29th, 6.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 28. In the Cup -final, Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United by two goals to nil. RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES.. (PHESS ASSOCIATION TULEQSAItS.) AUCKLAND, April 28. Thistle 5 beat Philomel 3, Northcote 6 beat Y.M.C.A. 1, North Shore 6 beat Brotherhood 1. WELLINGTON, April 28. Senior A.-Y.M.C.A, 3 .beat Thistle 1, Watersidera 13 beat Gasco 2, Marist 1 drew with Diamonds 1, Hospital 5 beat Karori 2. Senior B—lsland Bay 2 beat Swifts 1, Institute 6 beat Y.M.C.A. B 0, Porirua 4 beat Brooklyn 2, Scottish Wanderers 2 beat Wellington 0.